Fever Spreads Prompt Efforts to Stamp It Out
Norfalk Va Aug 2 Yellow fever appears in Phorubus near Hampton with six cases and no deaths reported. City authorities tighten quarantine as Mayor Johnston receives orders for detention camps. immune nurses and surgeons are being assigned to Hampton and nearby areas to prevent spread. Medical officials report new cases at Hampton Soldiers Home, total cases rising to forty with one death. concern about infection in Phoebus grows while measures restrict travel and deploy troops to Cape Charles and Battery Point.
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Coaling Station Talk Under Chile Islands Question
A Washington dispatch reports the rumor that the American minister to Chile bought Wellington archipelago islands to establish coaling stations. State Department discredits the report though suggests Chile may offer islands. A Washington report may arrive. trade between Atlantic and Pacific grows. ships like the Oregon and Iowa are cited.
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Revival of Naval Station in Southern Chile Sparks Debate
A mishap involving the cruiser New York Reviving interest in a long-advocated naval station in Chilean latitudes. A Punta Arenas coal depot, run by an American, charges steep prices, prompting scrutiny. State Department cautions against negotiating a station before Congress approves funding, noting existing coaling bases at Pago Pago and Guam.
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Mount Vernon Woodbury Duck Company Formed
In New York Aug 2 cotton duck traders report a general trust forming to unite mills. The Mount Vernon Woodbury Duck Company will hold $22.5 million capitalization with first mortgage bonds income bonds and common stock. Richard Cromwell expected as president. Promoters posted large cash forfeit to secure plant options.
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Tetimore
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Mount Vernon-Woodbury Duck Company
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Trust
Bankruptcy Act Not Popular In New York
The bankruptcy act has been in operation a year with 1481 petitions filed and 720 discharges granted. It has not been popular, despite forecasts of up to 19000 users. Estimates of city residents with judgments range from 100000 annually. The clerk notes the past year’s filings are about 40 fewer than in 1867 under the old act.
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United States District Court
Uncredited Story on Alaska Boundary Monuments
A Washington dispatch says no information can be obtained about John Zachart of San Francisco claiming Russian monuments mark the Alaskan boundary line. The claim is deemed remarkable and would not be mentioned in the treaty or on maps approved by Britain or the United States.
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Herald
Washington
John Zachart
San Francisco
Tussin
Alaska
Great Britain
United States
Will Aid the Doctors to Fight Yellow Fever
General Conklin leading the soldiers' homes board sought physician help from President Murphy of the health board to combat yellow fever at the Hampton, Virginia soldiers' home. Dr Keres of the sanitary bureau and two other doctors will depart New York for Od Point this afternoon.
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Keres
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Od Point
Cooperage Works Burned in North Little Rock Fire
The Little Rock Cooperage company plant in North Little Rock was destroyed by a fire at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Loss estimated around $75,000 with insurance status not stated.
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Cause of Crime Start of a Revolution in Santo Domingo
Senor Adriano Grultan of the Santo Domingo revolutionists firm in New York outlines motives behind the assassination of President Heureux. He portrays Heureux as a tyrant ruling by terror, silencing the press, manipulating elections since 1889, and demoting education. He claims insurrectionists aim to restore lawful governance and a public election on August 16.
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Horacio Vasquce
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Heureux
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Thore
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Spain
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Compensation dispute at Chicago firm prompts sly salary jab
A Chicago Times-Herald snippet shows a humorous exchange between a powerful executive and his young secretary. She argues for a higher salary, noting she does the same work as a male colleague who earns less due to a perk about feet on the desk. The scene plays on gender and office dynamics with a wry twist.
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Chicago Times-Herald
A Magnificent Route to the Great Salt Lake
A promotional note touts the Rio Grande Western Railway Great Salt Lake Route for east or south travel, highlighting one-day layovers in Salt Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver. It promises daylight scenery, dining cars, and Pullman sleepers with free reclining chairs, inviting readers to contact W. C. McHride, General Agent, 47 East Broadway.
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Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as foot comfort powder
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder promising relief for swollen nervous feet, bunions, and aching toes. It claims instant sting relief and easier shoe fit, with free trial and mail order options, bolded across druggists and shoe stores.
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